Behavioral Health RN
Elko, NV
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel RN Opportunity - Behavioral Health

Location: Elko, Nevada
Specialty: Behavioral Health / Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Profile

• Department: Behavioral Health Unit (3rd Floor)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: 12-hour
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every-other weekend rotation
• Call Requirements: None required
• Float Requirements: Yes, RN may be floated to other departments
• Patient Population: Adult
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• EHR System: Med Host
• Equipment: Vitals Machine, EMAR, Omnicell

Required Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • Handle with Care preferred
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI) preferred
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of inpatient Behavioral Health experience (required)
• Additional Certifications: ACLS and PALS required but can be obtained within 60 and 90 days respectively after start date

Job Details

• Common Diagnoses/Treatments:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Dual Diagnosis (primary mental health)
• Personality Fit: Not specified
• Dress Code: Scrubs required (non-specific color)

Additional Notes

• Fit testing is offered on-site
• Must be greater than 60 miles from facility to qualify as travel
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive Behavioral Health environment with a focus on adult patients, providing care for a variety of mental health conditions in a 12-hour shift format.